Comparing Bactroban vs Gentamicin Topical
Bactroban | Gentamicin topical |
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Bactroban (mupirocin) | Gentamicin topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Skin and Structure Infection, Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus, Impetigo, Secondary Cutaneous Bacterial Infections. Bactroban may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Skin and Structure Infection, Paronychia. gentamicin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Bactroban has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Gentamicin topical has an average rating of 9.7 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Bactroban side effects in more detail. |
See also: gentamicin topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other mupirocin brands include: Centany, Centany AT, Centany AT Kit, Centany Kit, Pirnuo | G-Myticin, Garamycin Topical | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with gentamicin topical:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 31, 1987 |
March 15, 1966 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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